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Gale, Ron. (2003). People Swimming near Sea Birds on Michaelmas Cay, Part of the Great Barrier Reef, 1987, Collection reference: 7435 Ron and Ngaire Gale Collection.

Queensland stories

Uncover known and unknown stories from across the State and through time.

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Queensland Day 160th Anniversary Digital Time Capsule

On 6 June 1859, Queen Victoria signed her approval that the colony of Queensland officially separate from New South Wales. This year, Queensland celebrates its 160th anniversary on Thursday 6 June. At State Library we're creating a digital time capsule of the memorable people, places and events of the state's…
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Anthony Alder 1838 1915 Lincoln sheep Homeward Laddie 1895 Oil on canvas 109 x 135 cm John Oxley Library State Library of Queensland ACC 28082

Grass Dukes and Shepherd Kings

19th century pastoral life on the Darling Downs comes alive in this intimate exhibition of treasures at SLQ.  Explore the prized possessions as well as photo albums, planting journals, and other re

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Queenslanders in Conversation: screens or sunshine?

Is technology changing the Queensland lifestyle?
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Queenslanders in Conversation: screens or sunshine?

Is technology changing the Queensland lifestyle?
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Participation in WWI

State Library of Queensland is continuing to discover and confirm Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Soldiers of the First World War.
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Queenslanders in conversation: mega events

As we hang up our boots after the Commonwealth Games, we will explore some of the economic, environmental and social impacts of large scale events in Queensland...
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Queensland Women of the First World War

With limited opportunity for active service, how did women contribute during the tumultuous years of the First World War?
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Queenslanders in Conversation: purpose in paradise

A panel of highly regarded Queenslanders from diverse backgrounds share their stories about what being a Queenslander means to them and discuss the challenges a...
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Queenslanders in Conversation: Digital humans

How are wearable technologies impacting our day-to-day lives? To what extent is the digital world merging with the human body and what are the consequences of t...
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